Less than two weeks after the Michael Brown decision set off riots in Ferguson, Missouri, a grand jury decided not to indict NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo in the death of 43-year-old Eric Garner on Staten Island in July.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy released the following statement on H.R. 5781, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act, after announcing that it will be scheduled for a vote on the House floor next...

Asking for community help. Homeless, evicted on fabricated charges. Need Personal Loans to stop scheduled foreclosure on my only source of income; before Dec. 10th. I know many of you having lived her since 1957. I can be reached at: 760-977-6380 or 760-375-4932 (msg.only) Please help if you can. Helen Johantgen-Jackson.

Coso Geothermal Project Plant OperatorCoso Operating Company LLC has an immediate opening for a Plant Operator at our Geothermal Project located north of Ridgecrest, CA. This position is responsible for completion of all company requirements for steam field and power plant operations. Operators work a rotating shift. Highly motivated safety conscious people with good attendance record, reliable transportation, are desired. Prior power plant, industrial process plant or Navy Nuclear Power personnel preferred. Applicant should possess prior excellent math skills as well as the ability to understand electrical and piping one-line drawings. Candidates from entry level to experienced operators will be considered. A valid CA driver's license and High School diploma/GED are required. We offer industry competitive compensation and benefits. Please send cover letter and resume to Coso Operating Company LLC, Attn: Human Resources, P.O. Box 1690, Inyokern, CA 93527. FAX 760-764-1318 or email djackson@terra-npower.com Attn: Human Resources EOE

SOUTHERN INYO HEALTHCAREDISTRICT is accepting applications for the follow full time positions:

MINIMUM DATA SET COORDINATOR

Position Summary. Responsible for resident assessment and care screening with the accurate completion of the Skilled Nursing Facility Minimum Data Set (MDS) and Care Area Assessment (CAA). Experience with CMS/Title 22 regs and/or MDS version 3.0 certification preferred. Minimum two years RN or LVN experience. Requires CA license and CPR certification.

DIRECTOR of STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Position Summary. Responsible for the orientation, direction, evaluation and revision of the Skilled Nursing Facility department educational programs. Facilitate, plan and implement Certification training program for nursing assistants as required by state regulations and conduct hospital orientation for all hospital personnel. Must have one year experience providing direct nursing care. Requires CA RN or LVN license and CPR certification.

Job descriptions and applications are available online at www.SIHD.org/Jobs or at the Human Resources office.